Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 So I just grabbed a 3DS XL last night with Gamestop's $100 3DS trade-up deal. My god this thing is fantastic. A little heavy though, but dem screens! Better impressions when I'm coherent. One thing I screwed up on though... I didn't transfer my system data/licenses last night before leaving, and I don't know if I'll ever be able to get most of that stuff back now! Most of it is linked to my Club Nintendo account including both the 3DS and the 3DS XL, and I also have the Gamestop receipt. Anyone have any idea of whether I'd be able to get lucky and get ma stuff back? If not, no real big deal since I don't mind giving devs more of my money and assuming Nintendo could help me out through Club Nintendo, I'd only be out Mario Land 1 and 2, Gargoyle's Quest, Link's Awakening, Shantae and Four Swords. But yeah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Man, now I really want one, but there's no way I'm giving up my Zelda edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calpis Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah, I played with an XL version last night at Target and now I really want one. Really want to transfer over my ambassador games and everything though, so I'm not sure if I can trade in at the same time. My local GS people told me (before it came out, however) that I'd have to pay full price for the XL, transfer everything at home, and then come trade in the original 3DS (which as I understand it, won't be able to let me take advantage of any special offers). Anyone have any more info on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) Alright so now that I've had more time with it, here are my impressions of the 3DS XL! Prepare for length! The very first thing you'll notice out of the box is how damn good the thing looks. The finish(blue/red and black) is at least party matte, so it hardly ever gets any finger prints on any side. You'll definitely notice that it's larger and a bit heavier, but that's because of the following. Opening up, you'll first notice just how huge the screens are. They're roughly DOUBLE the size of the originals', and that actually does help to enhance the 3D effect that much more, not to mention that it's hella awesome to play MK7 or KH3DS on bigger screens. The colors and contrast on both screens are also greatly improved. Very crisp, bright, and distinct. The whole system feels solid, too. The inside feels a bit plasticy, but there's definitely weight to it. The top screen "clicks" into place at 2 settings(half and full open), and it never budges. When turning the 3D slider on and off, you also have to "switch" it, which makes it harder to accidentally turn it off. The L/R and all other face buttons feel more solid. People complained initially that the speaker sound quality wasn't that great, but while the speakers are smaller, I didn't have that problem, and I even think that when playing with headphones, the audio was even clearer than with the original. One HUGE flaw the 3DS had was that when closed, the top screen could scratch across the elevated border of the bottom screen, which could ruin it, but now the 3DS XL has little nubs on the screen that protects it from just that, in addition to lowering the problematic border. I don't play games for longer than about an hour and a half, and after that I connect it to the charger anyway, so battery life was never a huge deal for me with the original 3DS, but the battery life for the XL apparently goes all the way to 6.5 hours with everything maxed out and wireless comm. enabled. All and all, this is what the system probably should have been at launch. Hooray revisionism! Edited September 7, 2012 by Malaki-LEGEND.sys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalzon Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I can corroborate what Malaki said about the XL. It's fantastic. I did the system transfer, but kept my original 3DS for street passing purposes. That is, I can get a free character with any shirt colour from any region once per day. Of course, since the old system is blank, that means no new puzzle pieces from it... But oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Must...stay...strong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 The XL really is a sweet system and I'm very anxious to get one but I decided to wait til they give me the super awesome silver one they got in Eurolandia. Hopefully they put out a new color, perhaps to compliment the Paper Mario, Luigi Manse or the Animal Crossing release. :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I haven't even bought a single 3DS game proper so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanthos Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 The XL really is a sweet system and I'm very anxious to get one but I decided to wait til they give me the super awesome silver one they got in Eurolandia. Hopefully they put out a new color, perhaps to compliment the Paper Mario, Luigi Manse or the Animal Crossing release. :3 I'm holding out for silver or black too; I don't like the bright colours as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 So I've really been enjoying NSMB2. Got 16,004 coins in Coin Rush earlier. :3 Yeah, it brings nothing new, but the coin-collecting's as addicting as ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 So one more reason to check out the Adventure Time game: virt's the composer (which is really a given). <Mirby> virt: are you working on the adventure time game soundtrack, or is it too early to say <+virt> Mirby: i am, it's done already, and i will push for an OST album but no promises <+virt> yes WF is doing adventure time for 3ds and ds, and i am their staff composer, so it's on like tron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 That's pretty mathematical. Or algebraic. One of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calpis Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Mirby, that news just made me even more excited for that game now. Totally getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Assuming they make a competent game using the license, I'll be more than happy to throw money dollars at WayForward(I'm pretty sure they will though). Of course Virt's music is awesome, so I'd grab the soundtrack anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Assuming they make a competent game using the license, I'll be more than happy to throw money dollars at WayForward(I'm pretty sure they will though).Of course Virt's music is awesome, so I'd grab the soundtrack anyway. From all I've seen of it already, it will be great. Zelda II-style overworld map, sidescrolling areas with fighting, light RPG elements, and combining items to change effects (a hamburger restores some health whereas adding ketchup to it restores all health), along with series creator Pendleton Ward being actively involved in development to ensure the game is as accurate to the show as possible means it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Insert post about how WF's games always look, play and sound phenomenal but always seem to disappointment in the amount of game content they offer; how it always feels like they could've only been a bit more ambitious and hold such things as Menu design up to the same standard as their sprite work or virt's tunes. I always expect a Mega Man ZX because I know I'd love a robust single player experience with bosses and different areas and fun and varied combat, but I always end up getting a, well a Mighty Switch Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Insert post about how WF's games always look, play and sound phenomenal but always seem to disappointment in the amount of game content they offer; how it always feels like they could've only been a bit more ambitious and hold such things as Menu design up to the same standard as their sprite work or virt's tunes. I always expect a Mega Man ZX because I know I'd love a robust single player experience with bosses and different areas and fun and varied combat, but I always end up getting a, well a Mighty Switch Force. Oh ye of little faith. I'm sure WayForward packs a lot more into retail titles than the downloadables such as the Mighty series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstable Hamster Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Man you guys are making really want Adventure Time. Wayforward, Virt, AND Pendleton Ward? Yes please. I've still been looking at ATLUS's Code of Princess. I'm really digging the Online Multiplayer in it. I'm gonna preorder this for the art book and album. Is anyone else thinking of getting it? I would love to do some co-op beat-em-up with you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'm planning on getting it; when I heard a 3DS title was coming out that was a spiritual successor to Guardian Heroes, I couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yeah I'm probably snaggin' it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 There will apparently be an uncut version of this trailer during TGS so I'm excited. :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalzon Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I noticed there were rows of enemies in one battle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklink42 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 So if anyone wants to add me, I finally got a 3DS (had to play the new Kingdom Hearts.) Friend Code: 4210-5286-5376 I am loving this thing, and all of the stuff that it can do. Especially like the ARG stuff that it attempts, even if it's a bit limited for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollgagh Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I noticed there were rows of enemies in one battle... That's classic SMT-style battling, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstable Hamster Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hey, if anyone is intrested, NewEgg is having a sale on 3DS Preorders, taking 10 bucks off a 3DS preorder. You can't have multipule 3ds games in one order for each to have the 10 bucks off, but you can have multiple orders. The code is EMCNAJB243 Code of Princess is on the list for those that are on the fence about it, along with the sequel to 999, Professor Layton, Paper Mario, and Animal Crossing. I'm grabbing Paper Mario and Animal Crossing myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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